A National Multicenter Study of Etrasimod for the Treatment of Patients With Active UC
E-Heal China
Etrasimod for the Treatment of Active UC in Chinese Adults: A National Multicenter Prospective Registry Study (E-HEAL CHINA)
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observational
500
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Brief Summary
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes symptoms such as bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and frequent bowel movements. It can significantly affect patients' quality of life. Etrasimod is an oral medication taken once daily that has been shown in clinical trials to be effective for treating active UC. However, clinical trial results may not fully reflect how the drug works in real-world clinical practice, where patients have more diverse backgrounds and medical conditions. This is a prospective, multicenter, observational registry study conducted at approximately 80 hospitals across China. The study will enroll about 500 Chinese adults with active UC who are receiving or about to start treatment with etrasimod. Participants will be followed for at least 52 weeks. The study does not assign any treatment-all participants receive etrasimod as part of their routine clinical care, and treatment decisions are made by their doctors. The main goal of this study is to describe the characteristics of Chinese adults with active UC who are treated with etrasimod in real-world settings, including their age, sex, disease duration, disease activity, and prior treatments. The study will also track how UC symptoms change over time, how often disease flares occur, and how treatment is adjusted during follow-up. Additional goals include describing medication use patterns, changes in physician-assessed and patient-reported outcomes, treatment-related economic burden, and safety information including adverse events. Data will be collected at baseline and at Weeks 2, 12, 24, and 52 through routine clinic visits, medical records, and patient questionnaires. The study will help provide a more complete understanding of how etrasimod performs in everyday clinical practice in China.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 9, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
July 15, 2026
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
July 15, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 30, 2027
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 30, 2028
July 15, 2026
July 1, 2026
12 months
July 9, 2026
July 9, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Baseline Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Chinese Adults with Active UC Receiving Etrasimod
At enrollment (baseline), the following descriptive data are collected from medical records, electronic health systems, and patient interviews: Demographic information: age, sex, ethnicity, region of residence, marital status, occupation, education level, income level, health insurance type, smoking status, and alcohol use. UC disease characteristics: age at UC diagnosis, time from symptom onset to confirmed diagnosis, disease duration, disease extent (Montreal classification: E1/E2/E3), disease severity (modified Truelove and Witts classification: mild/moderate/severe), baseline disease activity (modified Mayo score, partial Mayo score including stool frequency subscore and rectal bleeding subscore), presence of extraintestinal manifestations (e.g., joint, skin, eye), and prior UC treatments including medications and surgeries. History of previous biologic or JAK inhibitor use. All data are collected at a single time point (enrollment) and are derived from existing clinical recor
Enrollment (baseline)
Disease Control Status in Chinese Adults with Active UC Receiving Etrasimod Over 52 Weeks
Over the 52-week follow-up period, disease control is assessed descriptively through the following parameters collected from routine clinic visits, electronic medical records, and patient-completed questionnaires at baseline and at Weeks 2, 12, 24, and 52: Changes in UC-related clinical manifestations: improvements or worsening of stool frequency, rectal bleeding, and other UC symptoms, assessed using the partial Mayo score (stool frequency subscore and rectal bleeding subscore), recorded daily for 7 days before each visit. Disease flare (relapse) events: timing of each relapse, relapse frequency, disease activity at the time of relapse (assessed by partial Mayo score), and post-relapse disease management strategies (including medications added, changed, or discontinued). Concomitant therapy adjustments: for all UC-related concomitant medications, the generic drug name, treatment regimen, reason for treatment change or discontinuation, and any new treatments initiated are documente
From enrollment (baseline) through the 52-week follow-up visit.
Study Arms (1)
Etrasimod group including the naive and treated patients group
This cohort includes Chinese adults with active ulcerative colitis who are receiving etrasimod as part of routine clinical care. The cohort is divided into two subgroups based on treatment status at enrollment: 1. Etrasimod-naïve subgroup - participants who start etrasimod at enrollment and are followed prospectively for 52 weeks; 2. Etrasimod-experienced subgroup - participants who have been receiving etrasimod for up to 6 months before enrollment, with baseline data collected retrospectively and subsequent follow-up data collected prospectively for 52 weeks. All participants are followed at baseline and at Weeks 2, 12, 24, and 52 through routine clinic visits, medical records, and patient-completed questionnaires. No study medication is assigned; treatment decisions are made solely by the treating physicians.
Interventions
Intervention Type: Drug Intervention Name: Etrasimod Description: Etrasimod 2 mg tablet, taken orally once daily (swallowed whole, not crushed or chewed). Participants receive etrasimod as part of routine clinical care. The recommended treatment duration in this registry is at least 52 weeks, but dosing adjustments and discontinuation are at the discretion of the treating physician. Etrasimod is a selective sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator (targeting S1PR1, S1PR4, and S1PR5) that reduces lymphocyte trafficking to the gut, thereby decreasing intestinal inflammation.
Eligibility Criteria
This study will enroll approximately 500 Chinese adults (aged ≥ 18 years) with a documented diagnosis of active ulcerative colitis (UC) who are receiving or about to start etrasimod as part of their routine clinical care. Participants will be recruited from approximately 80 hospitals across China, including tertiary referral centers and regional hospitals. Eligible participants must have active UC defined as an endoscopic subscore ≥ 2, OR a stool frequency subscore ≥ 1, OR a rectal bleeding subscore ≥ 1, with any disease extent (Montreal classification E1, E2, or E3). Participants may be either etrasimod-naïve (starting treatment at enrollment) or etrasimod-experienced (receiving etrasimod for up to 6 months at enrollment). Individuals with contraindications to etrasimod, or those who have previously received ≥ 3 biologics or ≥ 2 biologics plus 1 JAK inhibitor, will be excluded. The study population reflects the real-world UC patient population seeking care at participating gastroenter
You may qualify if:
- Age ≥ 18 years at baseline, of any sex.
- Have a documented diagnosis of active ulcerative colitis (UC) and be judged by the treating physician as likely to benefit from etrasimod therapy. Active UC is defined as an endoscopic subscore ≥ 2, OR a stool frequency subscore (SFS) ≥ 1, OR a rectal bleeding subscore (RBS) ≥ 1. Any disease extent (Montreal classification E1, E2, or E3) is eligible. Participants must provide an endoscopy (including sigmoidoscopy) report obtained within 12 months prior to enrollment.
- Have been receiving etrasimod for no more than 6 months at the time of enrollment.
- Voluntarily sign a written informed consent form and have the ability to understand and complete study-related questionnaires and visit procedures.
You may not qualify if:
- Have any contraindication to etrasimod use as per the approved prescribing information.
- Have received prior treatment with ≥ 3 biologic therapies (including infliximab, adalimumab, vedolizumab, guselkumab, risankizumab, and mirikizumab), OR ≥ 2 biologic therapies plus 1 JAK inhibitor (including upadacitinib and tofacitinib).
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Tang-Du Hospitallead
- Shanghai Yicai Feiyang Public Welfare Foundationcollaborator
Study Sites (1)
Tangdu Hospital
Xi’an, Shanxi, China
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- OTHER
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
July 9, 2026
First Posted
July 15, 2026
Study Start
July 15, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
June 30, 2027
Study Completion (Estimated)
June 30, 2028
Last Updated
July 15, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-07